U.D. TELDE 1 LANZAROTE 1
28th April 2013
Lanzarote´s end of season good form continues with their sixth consecutive match unbeaten; however the Rojillos will be kicking themselves on their flight back from Gran Canaria that they did not return with maximum points.
The home side controlled much of the possession in the early stages but it was the Rojillos who created the best chances. Captain Jotha saw his strike narrowly clear the crossbar which was quickly followed by midfielder Javi Betancort whose goal bound header was well saved by the Telde keeper.
It wasn’t until the 36th minute until the home side had their first strike on goal. Midfielder Dani tried his luck from range and the Lanzarote number one Agoney had to be at his best to prevent the hosts taking a surprise lead.
In the 43rd minute and after a series a chances striker Rosmen fired in a half volley which not only gave Lanzarote the half time lead but also saw him draw level with the league´s top scorer Yeray with 20 goals. Lanzarote will be meeting Yeray´s team CD Mensajero in their final home game of the season on Saturday 11th May at 6pm so with 40 goals between them in 35 matches this game could go a long way in deciding who wins the Pichichi (League´s top scorer).
Lanzarote seemed even more determined in the second half to finish the game off and again looked the more likely team to score the next goal. A poor clearance by the Telde keeper fell to the feet of Echedey, the attacking midfielder found himself with a wonder opportunity to give his side the two goal cushion but his effort went horribly wrong as his strike failed to hit the target.
Nine minutes from time and Rosmen struck inside the area but the keeper made a fine save to keep his teams hopes alive.
Lanzarote should have had a two goal lead but paid the ultimate price with missed chances as the home side levelled with two minutes remaining. A strike by sub José Tomás flew off the bottom of the post and the ball fell kindly to his team mate Yeray who made no mistake levelling the score at 1-1.
In added on time the hosts had a terrific opportunity to win the match when the Lanzarote keeper failed to clear the ball from danger but youngster Aythami lost his nerve and shot wide.
Next Saturday Lanzarote return to Gran Canaria and face the team that are one place above the Rojillos in the league UD Villa Santa Brígida.
GOALS
0-1 min 43 Rosmen
1-1 min 88 Yeray
